Category Archives: bacterial disease
What To Know About Plague (Panic-Free Edition)
(This article by Joe Alton MD was first published at AmericanThinker.com.) These days, when you[Read More]
Oct
Survival Medicine Podcast: RussianPlague, Kratom, Nicotine, Nor’Easters
In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner Amy[Read More]
Oct
Survival Medicine Podcast: Survival Medics, Boosting Immunity, Nailbed Injuries, More
In this episode of The Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton[Read More]
Jul
Video: Dental Preparedness, Pt. 1
In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses the importance of[Read More]
Jul
Antibiotics For The Survival Medicine Cabinet
One of the questions I get from readers most frequently is guidance regarding which antibiotics[Read More]
May
Frostbite And Immersion Foot
superficial frostbite after rewarming Winter this year has been harsh in many areas, and there’s[Read More]
Jan
Pregnancy Problems In Survival Settings
It’s a rare individual that doesn’t have someone in their family or social circle of[Read More]
Dec
Sterilizing Medical Equipment Off The Grid
A significant factor in the quality of medical care given in austere settings is the[Read More]
Aug
Antiseptics, Pt. 2: Natural Options
In part 1 of this article, we reported on the tens of millions of emergency[Read More]
Aug
Survival Medicine Podcast: Lost At Sea, Road Rash, Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Shoulder Injury
In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast with Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton[Read More]
Aug
Video: Flesh-Eating Bacteria
In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses the rising[Read More]
Aug
Flesh-Eating Bacteria
Residents in Gulf Coast states are being warned by health officials to beware of the[Read More]
Aug
Off Grid Medicine: Civil War
I often talk about situations where the family medic is thrown back to an earlier[Read More]
Video: Flood Survival
In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton gives his thoughts and[Read More]
Jul
GI Bleeding
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract in humans is an almost unbelievably long organ system averaging, in[Read More]
May
Survival Medicine Podcast Now On YouTube, Spreaker
Looks like BlogTalkRadio is closing its doors, so we have added Spreaker to your options[Read More]
Feb
Survival Medicine Podcast: Hypothermia, “Rabbit Fever,” Vehicular Terror, Biochar, More
In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy Alton[Read More]
Jan
Tularemia
Officials from the Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that cases of tularemia[Read More]
Jan
Survival Medicine Podcast: Hurricane Strategies, Migraines, Antiseptics, More
In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy Alton[Read More]
Oct
Video: Wound Treatment And Infection Control
In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses the importance of[Read More]
Aug
Wound Infections Off The Grid
In survival scenarios, the family medic can expect to be called upon to treat various[Read More]
Aug
Survival Medicine Podcast: Sinusitis, Wound infections, Listeria Food Poisoning, More
In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner Amy[Read More]
Jul
Listeria Food Contamination
Bacterial food contamination is a major issue that sickens people and can even become life-threatening.[Read More]
Jul
Survival Medicine Podcast: Bleeding, Biological Warfare, LifeVac, More
In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe and Nurse Amy Alton discuss[Read More]
Apr
Biological Agents As Weapons
Many different disaster scenarios can lead to mass casualties. The largest in the last century,[Read More]
Apr
Survival Medicine Podcast: Internal Injuries, Bandages/Dressings, Raw Honey, Antiseptics, More…
You know, we talk a lot about medical supplies that you have to get serious[Read More]
Mar
Video: A Survival Tool Lost
In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses the FDA warning[Read More]
Dec
We’ve Lost Another Survival Tool
If you know of me, it’s probably because of my writings and videos over the[Read More]
Dec
Salmonella Contamination
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert to consumers about[Read More]
Dec
Survival Medicine Podcast: Pneumonia, Survival Barter, Prostatitis, More
In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner Amy[Read More]
Nov
Flesh-Eating Bacteria
A national health alert has been issued for medical providers to be aware of infections[Read More]
Sep
Video: Malaria
Infectious diseases are a problem in every part of the world, and a common, yet[Read More]
Aug
Which Antibiotics For Your Storage?
(NOTE: The information below is only meant for circumstances where there is no functioning medical[Read More]
Jul
Survival Medicine Podcast: Herbal Remedies, Cellulitis, Heat Emergencies, Dehydration, More
In this extended episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner[Read More]
Jun
Survival Medicine Podcast: Water Disinfection, Marburg, Strokes
Water. You can’t live without it, but in a survival scenario, bad water could be[Read More]
Apr
Survival Medicine Podcast: Earthquakes, Listeria, Allergy Prevention, More
Recently, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake caused massive damage and loss of life in parts of[Read More]
Feb
Cellulitis Off The Grid
People in off-grid settings are often called upon to perform activities to which they’re not[Read More]
Nov
The FDA and Veterinary Antibiotics
Several years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided that access to veterinary[Read More]
Nov
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
As we enter the winter season, outbreaks of infections like flu, COVID, and respiratory syncytial[Read More]
Nov
Tetanus
The destruction caused by hurricane Ian in Florida recently was widespread and devastating. Flood waters[Read More]
Survival Medicine Podcast: Saltwater Encounters, Drownings, Cellulitis
It’s summer, and this is the time that people head out to the shore and[Read More]
Jul
Survival Medicine Podcast: Ear Issues, IBS
How long do you think you’d last when the SHTF if you can’t hear the[Read More]
Apr
Botulism
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that thrives in anaerobic environments. Botulism toxin is most commonly[Read More]
Jul
Survival Medicine Podcast Returns!
Well, a lot of you might be wondering where we’ve been and why we took[Read More]
Jul
Ticks
It’s the time of year when, whether you’re a hiker, camper, or survivalist, you’ll be[Read More]
Video Podcast: Cellulitis/Abscesses
In this VIDEO version of Dr. Joe and Nurse Amy Alton's podcast, soft tissue infections[Read More]
Feb
Survival Medicine Podcast: Cellulitis, Abscesses, More
All injuries carry a risk of infection. Various kinds of microbes can invade the body[Read More]
Feb
Hidradenitis
Lots of skin conditions can have striking appearances that can affect, not only the physical[Read More]
Feb
How Many Antibiotics?
It stands to reason that infection will be a big issue confronting the survival medic.[Read More]
Dec
Soft Tissue Infections
All injuries carry a risk of infection. When the skin is breached, various microbes can[Read More]
Tonsillitis In Austere Settings
Your tonsils are glands on each side of the back of the throat. Their job[Read More]
Survival Medicine Podcast: Cyclospora, Food Contamination/Safety
The person that’s responsible for the health of their family isn’t just there to stop[Read More]
Oct
What You Might Not Know About Hand Washing
One of the simplest ways to maintain good health is washing your hands. You may[Read More]
A New Virus In Kazakhstan?
Over the years, I have made it my mission to notify the public (those that[Read More]
Jul
A New Pneumonia
Health authorities in China are reporting 60 cases or more of a previously unknown viral[Read More]
Antibiotics: Both Sides Of The Coin
ANTIBIOTICS: BOTH SIDES OF THE COIN A number of infectious diseases, mostly respiratory and intestinal,[Read More]
Dec
Clindamycin
CLINDAMYCIN AS A MEDICAL STORAGE ITEM In any situation where modern medicine is not available,[Read More]
Chemical Warfare vs. Biological Warfare
Chemical vs. Biological Weapons The risk of a chemical or biological emergency affecting a community[Read More]
Nov
#369 Survival Medicine Hour: Blisters, Bacteria, Baking Soda, More
#369 SURVIVAL MEDICINE PODCAST The world is on the brink of destruction and you have[Read More]
Oct
Bacteria: A Short (3 Billion Year) History
BACTERIA: A SHORT 3 BILLION YEAR HISTORY When it comes to current events, it’s useful[Read More]